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Omaha daily bee., 1887-07-27
Funeral or Mrs. Royce.

DEs MONIES, Ia, July 26.-lSpecial Tele-
gram to the BEE. The funeral of Mrs. IL.
+. Royce wife of the general superintend.
ent of the Chicago, Rock Island g. Pacific
railroad occurred here this afternoon. The
funeral party included Superintendent
Royce, Ex-Governor Gear of Burlington,
Division Superintendent Chamberlain of
Illinois, General Surgeon Peck of Dayen-
port, and other particular friends. They
were met at Colfax by special bearing Of
ticals as an escort for the rest of the way.
After brief service IN st. Paul's Episcopal
church the interment took place in Wood
land cemetery in the presence OF large as
Sembage of citizens
Omaha daily bee., 1887-07-27
THEY ARE PLAYING TO WIN.
Omaha Defeats Topeka BY Score ot
Seven to Three.
WICHITA OUTPLAYS LINCOLN.
The New Western League Club Cap.
lures Its First Game-Counctl
Bluffs Takes IA Prize at
the Regatta.
Om aha DcfcVts Topeka,

TOPEKA, Kan, July 26.-lSpecial Tele-
gram to the BEE. l--Omaha snatched victory
from the 'ropekas to-day, playing brilliant
game throughout. The errors made were
very excusabo. They exceled with the will
low, making fourteen clean hits off Hofner
and rolling up six runs III the third inning,
after having made one tally in the second.
The Topekas were blanked to the fifth. when
they made single score and scored two
more in the eighth, making the total Omaha
l. Topeka g. lealey pitched great game
and was perfectly supported by krehmeyer
behind the bat Following is
Omaha daily bee., 1887-07-27
A BREACH OF ETiQUETTE.
1t Causes Lord Charles Beres ford to
Resign His once

LoNpoN, July 26.-Lord Charles Beresford,
a Junior lord OF the admiralty, has resigned
on account of triling breach of etiquette
which occurred during the naval review Sat
urday. Lord Charles was on board the
royal yacht while the queen was receiving
the various captains, aud signaled the En-
chantress aboard which his wife was, the
following message: Tell Lady Charles to go
Immediately aboard the yacht Lancashire
Witch, where | will Join her." The
captain of the Enchantrcss was greatly
enraged, and complained privately to his
friends, and In this way a reporter of the
Times learned of the incident. The result
was the publication of the whole story in
Mondays issue Of the Times Lord Charles
then had no option but to resign. The in
cident is believed to be UNPARALLELED. Dis
ciplinarians declare tnat Lord Charles con-
duct was virtually gross insult to the queen.
Prominent officials of the admiralty office, 1t
is said. are delighted over the position In
which "Reformer' Bercsford is placed by the
affair."
Omaha daily bee., 1887-07-27
sheridan County Soaked.

GORDON, Neb., July 26.-lSpecial Tele-
gram to the BEE. THE first good soaking
rain to visit this part of Nebraska since last
May fell this afternoon, accompanied by
some hail, but not enough to do material
damage. The rain came just in time to save
the corn and potatoes. Farmers are well
along with the wheat harvest which will be
two-thirds of a crop. The Oat crop will be
fully One-half short
Yesterdays hail storm was much severer in
certain localities than. at first supposed. Be
tween Rushville and Clinton corn crops were
entirely destroyed, while much damage was
done to oats and wheat. The hail fell in
narrow strips, some farmers losing nearly
their entire crops, while their neighbors es-
capped without loss.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-07-27
Jabbed Him with a Bayonet.

SPRINGFIELD. Ill.,, july 2G.-About II 80
o'clock last night, Private Smith of Company
&. Third regiment !. n. g., in camp Lincoln,
jabbed Private Samuel Mclaughlin, of the
same company, with a bayOnet, inaicting a
wound which it is feared Will prove fatal. lie
was stuck in the thigh and hefemoral artery
cut. A number Of men had been annoying
Smith during the night by raising up the
flaps of his tent and smear ing his face.
Mclaughlin and Others passed by and Smith
taking them to be his tormentOrs, seized q
gun with bayonet attached and lunged it at
them through the door, thinking to prick
their legs as he afterwards explained, with
the effects stated. Mclaughlin and Smith
reside at Woodstock Mcllenry county.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-07-27
Death of a Noted Kentuckian.

LOUISVILLE July 2G.-Dr. E. ID. Standi-
ford died this morning at his home here,
aged tifty-six. He was seriously i'll for
week before his marriage to Mrs. Laura
Scott little over two weeks ago DIR. Stan
ditOrd was an active candidate for the u nited
States senate TO succeed Beck. lie was ex-
president of the Louisville & Nashville rail-
road, and was actively concerned in several
other concerns. also being a farmer on an ex-
tensive sale.
DR.. Standifords death leaves Mr.. Beck the
only announced senatorial candidate In the
field, and will cut considerable figure in q
number of legislative contests, not only in
this city, but throughout the state.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-07-27
Paxynce City's Progreas.

PAwNEE CITY, Neb., July 26.--TSpecial to
the lBEEj-The enterprising spirit of the
people and the progress the
county of Pawnee in settlement and
improvements demand immediate action and
effort on the part of the people of Pawnee
City. The board of trade at its last meeting
considered favOrably a proposition for the
establishment of system of water works.
A committee was appointed to investigate
and report at the next meeting the cheapest
and most efficient plans for these enter
prisss. They propose to lose no time in, secur,,
an electric light plant.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-07-27
Prohibition state Convention.

LINCOLN, Neb., July l6.-A call has been
issued for a state prohibition convention to
be held in Lincoln August i6 and II for the
purpose of placing in nomination candidates
for state offices, and tor the transaction of
such other business as may come before the
convention. The convention will convene
Tuesday, August 16, at 10 o'clock, a. M, and
will continue in session throughout the whole
OF Wednesday, August II. Preparatory to
the convention a prohibition rally will be
held on Monday evening, August Is, con-
Quoted by some of the most eminent prohibi-
tion workers of the nation. Reduced rail
road fare for delegates will be secured and
announced hereafter.
The basis of representation will be two del
egates at large for each county. one delegate
for each two thousand population or fraction
over five hundred. by the census of 1855, and
one additional delegate for every one hun
dred votes or fraction greater than fifty cast
in 1856 for Hon. II. w. Hardy for governor.
The following table shows the entitled rep
raSentatiUn In detail:
Omaha daily bee., 1887-07-27
DEATH OF PRESIDENT TAYLOR
Tie Head of the Mormon Church Passes
Away While in Hiding.
SKETCH OF HIS VARIED CAREER.
The Deseret News Characterizes Him
As n Martyr to tho Hate OF
Officials of the United
States.
Taylor Dead.

SALT LAKE, Utah, July 26.-It Is an
nounced tonight that John Taylor, president
of the Mormon church, died last evening.
John Taylor was born in Mlnthorpe
Westmoreland county, England, November
l, lS0S, joined the Methodist church in Eng
land, emigrated to Canada in 1882, following
his parents who went two years
before got in conflict with the
Methodsts in Toronto and became
Free Methodist When Farley z. Pratt
visited that city in 1896 Taylor and others
were baptised in the Norman church by Hill,
and in 1887 gathered to Rutland, o. In 1887
Joseph Smith had a revelation" naming
Taylor and others for members of the quorum
OF twelve apostles to fill the vacancies.
Taylor did much missionary work.
for the church for twenty years in foreign
lands. He was also editor of various church
papers; was with Joseph Smith in the Garth
age jail and received four shots when the
assailants opened fire. He was president of
the twelve. apostles when Brigham
Young died in 1877, and as such
remained the head of the church
till 1850, when he organized the first presi-
dency anew; taking the chief place himself,
which he held till death. After the passage
of the Edmunds law of 1852, he pretended
to give up his wives, but constantly preached
that no Mormon could do this. and nobody
believed he had done it. He was indicted
early in 1883. He last appeared in public
February !, 1855, Since then he has been
in hiding from the officers OF the law. Tay-
lor was one Of the earliest and iirmest ad-
herents OF polygamy, yet after adopting 1t he
took occasion to deny such practices as pre-
vailed among the mOrmons.
George Q. Cannon publishes a long an
nouncement in the Deserct News this even
ing. Cannon says that TAYLOR occupied the
place of n double martyr. He has been killed
by the cruelty of the officials who have in
this territory misrepresented the government
of the United States. Again: "Ilis blood
stains the clothes of those men who, with in
sensate hate, offered rewards for his arrest
and have bounded him to the grave"
Omaha daily bee., 1887-07-27
The Rabies Win.

WICHITA, Kan, July 2G.-[Special Tele.
gram to the BEE. THE Wichitas played
their first Western league schedule game
to-day against the Lincoln combination of.
old league players, AMI won in magniiicent
game without an error. Hendricks and
Schnider were Wichita's battery. Hendricks
was hit for seven singles two doubles, and
two bases on balls. Becky got three singles
and a base on balls. Swartzel was hit for
eleven singles, three doubles and one three
bagger, gave two bases, both to Hemp. and.
hit two men. The Lincolns played very
good game, but were fairly outplayed all
around. The Wichitas were in the lead
when they quit the Kansas State league. and
expect to be in the Western league. Hall was
hurt at second, and after the fourth Doan
went to center field and Rowe took his place.
The following is the Official score:
WI In
Omaha daily bee., 1887-07-27
FIRE AT LINCOLN.
The Humphrey Block in Ruins and
the Flames stu Spreading.

LINCOLN, NFB., July 81, "a in.-lSpecial
Telegram to the BEE. AT midnight tonight
the fine block of Humphrey Bros was dis
covered on fire and 1t is now completely gut
ted and the fire not yet under
control. The block Is on the corner
of o and Ninth street on the Government
square and was one of the fine
blocks of the city, occupied by Humphrey
Bros. wholesale and retail hardware. and
Jansen Il Company, wholesale and retail fur
niture. The block adjoins the Fitzgerald
block, occupied by Plummer Perry & Co.,
wholesale grocers, and their stock is ser
iously threatened. The offices of John Ftz.
gerald, Patrick Egan and Marquette, Deweese
II Hall have been emptied, and the damage
in this block from water will be
heavy at best The fire originated
in the elevator to the ware rooms
of Jansen IL Cos furniture store and spread
to the third and fourth floors with great
rapdity. The entire department were called
out early and all the power of the water SUP
ply and one steamer are in use. 1t is mpos.
sible to approximate the loss at the present
time or determine on the insurance.
Humphrey Brothers block is com
one-half to two-thirds covered with insur-
ance. On their stock of hardware, carriages
and heavy goods they are probably about
equally well protected. Jansen Il Co. have
nearly, If not a total lOss, in their wholesale
and retail furniture store and the insurance
will not be over One-haf to twothirds. The
fire was confined to the block at a. IN. but
the entire department are at work.
2:30 a. m.--The fire is controlled and con-
fined to the Humphrey block and the danger
to Ftzgeralds block is considered past No
details as to insurance are. ,obtainable. but
the loss will be divided on Humphrey Bros.
building, $4,000; on Humphrey Bros stock.
about like amount, and on the stock of
Jansen & Co. furniture, $4,000 The insur-
ance is probably two.thirds of the loss.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-07-27
A BAD Pair,

HARVARD. Neb., july 26.-The coroner's
jury has concluded the inquiry into the death
of Farmer Deikman whose body was found
in harvest field last Thursday, and returned
a verdict that death was caused by blow of
an iron bar in the hands of August Mlntze
The wife of the murdered man has been held
as an accessory. Mintze has been employed
by Dekman since his marriage to Mrs. Deik-
man. The belief is general that the latter
and the hired man were crimnally intimate,
and conspired to put Dekman out of the
way. Mintze and the woman have been
Jailed.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-07-27
National League Games.

New YORK, July 26 game between
resulted as follows:
New York. ......2 0 0 o 0 2--5
Boston ...........O 0 0 0 0 0 o.
Pitchers-Welch and Madden. Ease
hlts-New York l3, Boston T. ETors-New
York /, Boston Z. Umpire--Sulivan.
DETRoTT, July 26.-l'he game between the
Detroit ana Chicago teams to-day resulted as
Detroit. ........O 0,I o O o o o o-1
Chicago. IL ! 81 2 0 0 o .-8
Pitchers Conway and Twitcheil for
Detroit. GARRISON. for Chicago. Base
hits-Dctroii 7, ciilcago H., Errors-De,roit2 .,
Chicago l. Umpife-Doesoher.
WASHINGTON, July ga.--The Ramo bs.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-07-27
Patents Granfe6

WASHINGTON, July 26.-ISpecial Tele-
to the BEE. The following patents to
western inventors were issued to-day: A. j.
Cowman, Monroe, Ia, potato digger; j. p.
FeIreDbery, Oak, Neb., churn; H. +. Fleak
assignor of one-half by Tom A. Williams,
Stuart, Iowa, mechanical movement; q. G.
liarlin, Hedrick, Ia, gearing for washing
machine; ID. Z. Lrlone, assignor to himself,
j. Miles and II. Dunn, Miles, Ia, car coup
ling; q. b. Rowe, Eddyville, Ia, holder for
parcels or bundles.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-07-27
Death of an Editor,

TOLEDO. o., July 2G.-General j. NJ.
Comfy. editor and proprietor of the CONNER
cial, of this city, died at 10 o'clock tonight
of heart and lung trouble. General Comfy
had a brilliant record in the army, and after
the war became editor of the ohio State
Journal. From 1877 to 1882 inclusive he was
minister to the Sandwich islands.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-07-27
Rome and the knights.

ROME, July 26.-The Pope has decided there
is no ground for papal interference with the
Knights of Labor question. He has conveyed
the announcement of this decision to Cardi-
nal Gibbons.
BALTIMORE. July 2G.-Cardinal Gibbons
was tonight shown the cablegram announc-
ing that the pope had decided there was no
ground for interference with the Knights of
Labor and told an associated press reporter
that he had as yet received no information
concerning this subject.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-07-27
Dismissed For Insulting Cleveland.

WASHINGTON, July 25.-Some weeks ago
General Black, commissioners of penions
with the approval of the secretary
of the interior, ordered the dismis-
sal of G. f. Behle, special pen
sion examiner at Cincinnati, upon infor-
nation that Behle, at meeting of general
literary society in that city on July 2 last. in
the hearing of large company, used grossly
insulting language towards the president of
the United States. Subsequently the secre
tary ordered t.,e suspension of the order of
dism ssal until Behe could be heard in his
own behalf. Behle appeared at the interior
department to-day and was given personal
the charge, which was substantlated by the
atfidav!ts of several prominent people of
Cincinnati, but said that he had no recollec-
ton of using the language attributed to him,
At the conclusion OF the interview the Sec
retary revoked the order of suspension, thus
dismissing Behle from the service.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-07-27
MURDER.
A Prominent Nashville Attorney Bru
tally Killed.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. July 26.-This morn
ng j. L. Lane, prominent attorney and re-
spected citizen, was sitting outside his Office
door when N. b. Lester came along
with a double-barreled shot gun and
empted one barrel into Lanes left
side. The wounded man fell to
the sidewalk and begged the assassin not to
shoot again, but he deliberately fired the
contents of the other barrel into Lanes heart.
killing him. The murderer had to be moved
from town for safe Keeping. Lester had some
time ago married a widow whose
money. received from her first husband, was
secured to her children and Lane appointed
administrator. Lester conceived a violent
hostility to Lane and had several times
threatened to kill him.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-07-27
Identified ,he Property.

DUBUQUE, Ia, July 26.-lSpecial Tele-
gram to the BEE. THE postmaster of Stone
City, Ia, arrived here to-day and identified
the property found In possession of the man
arrested in Clinton last Sunday on susplc-
ion OF having robbed the postotIice at Ston
City. The property included merchandise,
registered letters and the full amount of the
stamps stolen from the Office. The accused,
whose name is Caldwell waived examination
and lies in Jail to await the action OF the
grand Jury.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-07-27
Destructive Hail storm in Dakota

RAPID CITY, Dak., July 26.-lSpecial Tele
gram to the BEE. Two car loads of glass
will be required to repair 1.-THE damage done
in Rapid City by hail this afternoon. Not
pane of glass with north or west exposure is
left whole in the city. The storm only lasted
a few minutes but it was the worst ever en-
perienced here. The damage in the city will
reach beyond $1,000. No lives were lost
The damage to growing crops cannot be
learned tonight. A freight outfit was struck
by lightning near. Spring Valley ranch and
forty mules killed.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-07-27
Steamship Arrivals,

LIVERPOOL, July 26.-[Special Telegram
to the BEE. E.I-Arrived-The Egypt, from
New York.
PLYMoUTH, July 2G.-Arrived-The Bo-
hemia. from New York, for Hamburg.
QUEENSTowN, July s6.-Arriyed-The
Alaska from New York.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-07-27
Manitoba RAILWAYS.

New YORK, July 26.-An Ottawa spec
ial says the Dominion government con
templates following up the disallowance of
the Red River Valley railway charter, by is
suing an injunction TO restrain the contrac-
tors from laying down the lines oil the route
owned by the government. 1t Is stated that
should the officers of the law be resisted the
militia Will be called out.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-07-27
A NianoIed Mechanic.

BEATRICE, NEB. July 2G.-H. i.
Wetherald, proprietor of the plauing mill,
was seriously injured yesterday. lie was
caught In the shafting and whirled around
several times before the engine was stopped.
lie received scalp wound, fractured leg
and internal injuries which, 1t Is feared, will
result fatally. Mr.. Wetherald is seyenty-four
wears of are
Omaha daily bee., 1887-07-27
Financial Investigations.

WASHINGTON, July 26.-Assistant Cashier
Meine, Of the treasury. has gone to Cinciu-
natl with tOrce of clerks TO examine the
condition OF the sub treasury In that city.
The comptroller of the currency having re-
ceived information that the Henrietta ma
tional bank of Henrietta, Texas, has sus-
pended, has directed the state examiner to
take charge OF ats affairs.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-07-27
William Glenn's REQUESTS.

' CINCINNATI, o.. July 26.-The will of the
late William Glenn, probated to-day, makes
public bequests, mostly for religious and ed
ucatonal organizations, amounting to s32 OGO
Omaha daily bee., 1887-07-27
The Alien Law.

LONDON, July 26.-The Times, comment
ing on AttorneyGeneral Garland's opinion
in reference to the aliens act says: sour
chief surprise at this recent law is the mis-
trust it evinces of the acclmating power of
America which might have been supposed
to be too sure of her ability to absorb the
foreign elements, to compel them to begin by
offering reluctant allegiance"
Omaha daily bee., 1887-07-27
Trottiup. in Joliet.

JOLIET, ILL. July 26.-The opening
day of the races was we'll attended. The
following is the SUMMARY:
Three-year-olds, stake pnrse: Sallie Cos
sack won, Alas second, others distanced.
Best time-2: 2:36k.
Three minute trotting, purse $500: Dell
May won, Bessie second, Tom Scott third,
Senator fourth, Best time-2:35.
2:25 pacing: Nellie b won, Ray Diamond
second, Red Rover third, Tom fourth. Best
time-2:24M.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-07-27
Military Matters.

WASHINGTON, July 26.-ISpecial Telegram
to the BEE,l--Ieave of absence for one
month has been granted to Colonel David l..
Magruder, surgeon u. S. A. John Bgelow
jr.. Tenth cavalry has been assigned to duty
In the office Of the adjutant general. Leave
the 24th inst, is granted Captain q. A. Wood
run, Second artillery, Fort Leavenworth.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-07-27
Weather Indications.

For Nebraska: Local rains, cooler, vari-
able winds, generally sOuthery.
For Iowa: Local rains in western portion,
fair weather in eastern portion, variable
winds generally sOutherly, higher tcmpeTa-
ture in eastern portion lower temperature in
western portion.
For Central and Western Dakota: Local
rains, cooler, variable winds. generally south
cry.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-07-27
Saline County Institute,

FRIEND, Neb., July 26..-ISpecial to the
BEE. The Saline county teachers institute
opened here yesterday with Professors Skin
ner of Crete, Pierce Of Wiiber, Mrs. Man
willie of Crete, and Lobds!i OF Friend, as cd
ucators. Professor French Of Friend Is su.
perintendent. There is an attendance Of
about l5e teachers.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-07-27
Death of Railroad Contractor.

CRETE, Neb., July 26.-The funeral of
Bartholomew O'Connell, well-known railroad
contractor, who died suddenly of heart dis
ease Sunday morning, took place Yesterday.
The services were held IN the Catholic church.
Mr.. OConnell was fifty years of age and
leaves large family.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-07-27
The TOuriStS knOcked Ont

WAsHINGToN, July 2G.-ln the case of the
traders and travellers union against the
Philadelphia Il Reading railroad company,
ded that 1t had no jurisdiction and dismisses
the interstate commerce commission deci-
the complaint. The case involves free trans.
portation of extra baggage.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-07-27
Prof Fosters Weather Predictions

BURLINGTON, Ia, July 26.-Special TeIe-
gram to the BEE.l-Prof. Foster, the Hawk
eye weather prophet, has furnished another
set of predictions. He says that the next
dates at which storms are expected to cross
the Mississippi river will be July go, August
4. Z, 10 and l6. These storms Will be above
the average in force and those from August
4 to 16 will develop some dangerous disturb
ances. Except at the storm dates the tenn
perature is expected to average low.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-07-27

Runs earned-Wichitas 3, LincOlns 3.
Two-basc hits-Hemp, Mcclellan, Hem
drcks, Hoover and Rowe
Three base hits-Eiendricks.
Struck out by-Swartzel 6, Hendricks l.
Left on bases-Wichitas 7, Lincolns7.
Double pays-RoWe, Beckley and Herr.
Passed balls--Hoover |, Schneider 0.
Wild piuches-liendricks l.
Time of game-l hour and 10 minutes.
Umpire-DOWe.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-07-27
Two Oman. Reserve Ranks

WASHINGTON, July 26.-lSpecial Telegram
TO the BEE.l-The Nebraska National bank
of Omaha was to-day approved as reserve
agent for the First National bank of Blue
hill. and tine Merchants of Omaha for the
German National of Hastings Seb. 49,"
Omaha daily bee., 1887-07-27
Affairs ,ptbc Coke REGIONS.

held big meeting this morning they dis
cuSsed plans for meeting the many problems
Of the coke strike. The question of reorgan-
izing the coke syndicate is being discussed,
though nothing definite has been decided
upon. The greater portion OF the cOkers
are now at work and eyerythlng is quiet.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-07-27
Strcncthen,nc the Forts.

BERLIN, July 26.-'The strengthening of
the fort at Cologne has been conclui led. 1t
is stated that the whole infantry force W i'll be
armed with repeaters by October 1st.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-07-27
Change in Pension Districts.

WASHINGTON, july 26.-AmOng the geo.
graphical changes made in the districts of
supervising examiners of pensions to have
effect on and after August l, 1887, is the fol-
lowing: The state of Illinois Is transferred
from the Illinois to the western district, o.
T., Browning supervising examiner, and the
Illinois district will be known as the In
diana district, J. II. Fritts, supervising
aYatninar
Omaha daily bee., 1887-07-27
A Russian Persuader.

ST. PETEHsBURG, July 26.-The czar and
czarina to-day witnessed the launching of
the new iron clad Alexander Second. The
vessel is $40 tons and will carry fourteen
cannonS and ten liotchkisS guns.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-07-27
The Telegraph in South America.

PANAMA, July 26.-The Colombian gov
ernment has granted to the Central &
South American Telegraph company author
ity to establish and operate telegraph lines
across the isthmuS Of Panama, and to extend
America,